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Top scams targeting seniors include identify theft, sweepstakes, home repairs, romance and investments frauds. It used to be that holidays were the prime time for targeting the elderly, but now it’s year-round. Seniors lose an estimated $2.9 billion each year to financial scams, according to a recent Congressional report The vast majority of cases of
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New York City is back on top of the tourism map, which means a lot of visitors are traveling between LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports and Manhattan, and to NYC’s other boroughs including Brooklyn and Queens. As a native and lifelong New Yorker, these are my recommendations for the most reliable and affordable car
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Here’s what you need to know about the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks spectacular, including best places see it in person. For those of you who will be in my hometown for this annual event – Once again, more than 48,000 shells and effects will be launched from five barges on the East River, with
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At least 14,000 domestic flights were cancelled or delayed over the recent Father’s Day-Juneteenth holiday weekend, and at least as many pieces of checked baggage were misdirected, delayed or lost. Staff shortages and bad weather are making a mess of summer airline travel, making it more important than ever to protect yourself with travel insurance.
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Scam Alert. Unfortunately, many cars and trucks flooded in hurricanes and other deep water disasters wind up for sale by unscrupulous dealers to unsuspecting customers. Here’s how to avoid getting soaked by buying a vehicle that is – simply – dangerous to drive.
Timeshares are big business. With many of us crunched for cash in these troubled times, selling your timeshare seems like a good way to help your budget, especially if you don’t use it as often as you expected. Timeshare exit scams also are big business, unfortunately filled with deceptive practices. Unscrupulous timeshare exit companies charge
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April 15th will be here soon. The sooner you file, the sooner you can get a refund – except if you make mistakes on your return. Here are the five most common tax mistakes and how to avoid them. Use the correct tax form and filing status: Your filing status determines deductions, tax credits and
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Warning about the fraudulent charities, creeps and con artists ready to take advantage of your willingness to help the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here’s how to avoid being scammed, and ensure your donation goes to a legitimate charity.
Scammers and fraudsters know that online dating websites see a surge in sign-ups between New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day, and the bad guys are busy trolling for lonely men and women, especially seniors living alone. Avoid these romance scams that will break your heart, even steal your life savings.
Scam alert: You’ve heard the catchy jingle on radio and TV hundreds of times. But Kars4Kids is not what it seems, and if you are thinking of donating your vehicle to get a tax deduction, think carefully before donating it to Kars4Kids. The car donation charity has been accused repeatedly of misleading donors and misuse
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